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Paddles Restaurant

Vegan options are clearly marked on the menu, with dishes like a coconut-milk risotto and a spaghetti primavera without Parmesan.

GF·CoeliacC
VeganB
VegB
DairyE
AddressBeach Rd, Apia, 薩摩亞
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Per-allergen evidence

Vegan

B
confidence 65%

Vegan options are clearly marked on the menu, with dishes like a coconut-milk risotto and a spaghetti primavera without Parmesan. Multiple HappyCow and Spinach reviewers praise the kitchen's thoughtfulness (e.g. the risotto is designed to work without dairy, not just a stripped-back dish). Staff are described as knowledgeable about vegan requests. The kitchen is shared, so cross-contact is possible but the vegan dishes appear to be deliberately composed rather than adapted on the fly. It is reliable for vegan diners.

marked menu

Vegetarian

B
confidence 60%

The venue advertises itself as vegetarian friendly, and reviews note good vegetarian options. Vegetarian dishes on the menu are separately marked. There is no dedicated equipment, but the offerings are structured and staff can guide choices. The kitchen is shared, though the setup is considered reliable for vegetarian diners.

marked menu

Coeliac · Gluten-free

C
confidence 45%
Best effort ·what tier C means

Menu items are labelled GF, and staff have surprised one diner with a GF birthday cake. A separate TripAdvisor review documents a failed attempt to order gluten-free: after a lengthy discussion with staff about a plain meat-and-veg plate, the meat arrived breaded. The owner's reply advises diners with allergies to speak with management or the chef, not front-of-house staff. The venue itself lists gluten-free options as a feature, but there is no dedicated kitchen, no dedicated fryer, and no staff training protocol mentioned. Cross-contact risk is real, and diners with coeliac disease are advised to call ahead and confirm directly with the chef before visiting.

Honest caveat: A TripAdvisor reviewer with coeliac disease reports that after a 15-minute discussion about their needs, the meat they ordered without breading still arrived coated in breadcrumbs.
marked menuadvance notice required

Dairy-free

E
confidence 35%
Limited information ·what tier E means

A single FindMeGlutenFree review says the venue is 'good for dairy-free'. No menu markings for dairy are present, no kitchen practice details are available, and no other source corroborates the claim. Information is very limited. Calling ahead to confirm is needed for dairy-free diners.

Reminder

Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.

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